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Science, technologie et innovation : Perspectives de l'OCDE 2018 (version abrégée) - S'adapter aux bouleversements technologiques et sociétaux

Oslo Manual 2018 - Guidelines for Collecting, Reporting and Using Data on Innovation, 4th Edition

OECD international survey of scientific authors

This survey aims to collect information on the activities of scientific authors, from the underpinning research to its ultimate outcomes, covering the review, publication and dissemination processes. The OECD has launched a new phase to collect statistical evidence on the use of digital tools for science and on their impact on different scientific activities.

Les défis fiscaux soulevés par la numérisation de l'économie – rapport intérimaire 2018 - Cadre inclusif sur le BEPS

Gene editing for advanced therapies: Governance, policy and society

Recent breakthroughs in gene editing techniques have ushered in a new era for gene editing and health innovation. This report is the result of an expert meeting to explore the core scientific, legal, regulatory and societal challenges facing the responsible development and use of gene editing in somatic cells for advanced therapies.

Issues in neurotechnology governance

Governments, funders and companies around the world are making unprecedented investments in brain research and the development of neurotechnologies. This report provides a summary of main discussion points emerging from an expert consultation that aimed to identify and classify cutting-edge neurotechnologies and the ethical, legal, social, economic and cultural issues that arise with them.

Open and inclusive collaboration in science: A framework

Digitalisation is fundamentally changing science and this paper lays out some of the opportunities, risks and major policy challenges associated with these changes. More specifically, it lays out a conceptual framework for open science which aims to help different communities to decide on their own priorities within the open science space.

Report on statistics and indicators of biotechnology and nanotechnology

This paper provides a summary of trends and developments in biotechnology and nanotechnology over the last 20-25 years based on the longitudinal analyses of patents. It also introduces an experimental indicator which aims to visualise developments over time in each research area.

Gene editing in an international context: Scientific, economic and social issues across sectors

There is broad agreement that gene editing techniques go beyond incremental advances of past biotechnologies, but harnessing the potential will require meeting significant policy challenges in arenas of governance, ethics, and public engagement. This report summarises the discussions of a group of international experts and policymakers.

Empowering women in the digital age: Where do we stand?

New digital tools are empowering, and can serve to support a new source of inclusive global economic growth. Now is the time to take use the digital transformation to ensure it represents a leapfrog opportunity for women and a chance to build a more inclusive digital world. This brochure represents a preliminary effort by the OECD, working with the G20, to broaden the evidence base.